Grubber makes return following open-heart op
IT HAS been almost four months since Ocean Grove Football Club winger Isaac Wilkins underwent open heart surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, but...
Bones MMA duo secure victorious debuts
A PAIR of Surf Coast-based Muay Thai debutants walked out of Melbourne Pavilion with their heads held high following two wins for two of...
Cougars ready to pounce on season 2022
GEELONG Netball Club's championship Cougars side will again commence their 2019 title defence with head coach Gerard Murphy saying all signs are pointing to...
“Gary doesn’t just row boats”: ‘Gazza’ christened at Torquay boat reveal
BOAT christenings at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club can be an emotional yet happy day and Sunday was no different. Hundreds of members gathered in...
Punching through the bias
TUESDAY around the world marked International Women's Day commemorating the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. A Paralympian, pro fighter, apprentice electrician and a...
Local Vocals ready to flex chords for second year
REGISTRATIONS are open for the Torquay-based Local Vocals All-Abilities Choir in 2022, which is expected to be an even more rewarding year than the...
New Sunday market provides boost to Anglesea weekends
A CELEBRATION of community spirit and creativity was on display at Anglesea’s Beach Clean Up and Market. The event, hosted by Anglesea indoor market and...
Shire short film to help ‘Break The Bias’
A NEW short film will help to ‘Break The Bias’ on March 8 when the Surf Coast Shire launches a short film featuring five...
Cosy Corner hosts second March4Justice rally
A WEEK of rallies taking place across the nation took centre stage on the Surf Coast with women calling for justice and action against...
Tigers hunt down Modda, procure first women’s premiership
THE Torquay Tigers Women’s First XI have secured a fairytale finish after chasing down Modewarre’s total of 122 in the BWCC C Grade grand...
Roo Run gives back to groups that made it possible
A SUCCESSFUL Roo Run return in January is giving back more than $3,500 to local community groups who helped make the event possible. The annual...
Torquay celebrates first Pink Patrol in club’s history
TORQUAY SLSC celebrated Pink Patrol for the first time in its 77-year history on Saturday, commencing the day with a Ladies Luncheon. Generations of members...
Clean Up Lorne to rid rubbish for a tenth year
SUNDAY, March 6 will mark a decade of the Clean Up Australia Day event in Lorne for organisers Anne and David McCormack, and the...
Celebrating female lifesaving at Torquay SLSC
TORQUAY Surf Life Saving Club will conduct if first Pink Patrol on February 19 to celebrate women in lifesaving and their contributions to the...
Song of ‘hope’ named Surf Coast Song Contest winner
A SONG of hope has emerged as the winning act following nine performances at this year's Surf Coast Song Contest. The Express Empire performed its...
Trail run series wraps up at Anglesea
THE series finale of the 2021 Trail Running Series was a resounding success with optimal weather, magical trails, and uplifting celebrations throughout Anglesea. [caption id="attachment_30038"...
Former premier ready to bolster Towners return to finals
JUST a few female teams have earned the right to call themselves AFL Barwon premiers, and Melinda "Bindi" Murray was lucky enough to be...
Local clubs to host February Come and Try Days for girls
AUSTRALIAN Rules Football for all ages is picking up steam for 2022 and so will the participation of the region's junior female players. Several clubs...
Sara heads to Serbia for World Cup Qualifiers
GEELONG Supercat and Tokyo Olympian Sara Blicavs will suit up next to 11 of Australia's best basketballers in the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World...
Torquay secure best ever finish at Australian Boardriders Battle
THE Torquay Boardriders Club has finished equal fifth in the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) this past weekend in Newcastle, the club’s best ever...
Robinson reflects on shortened yet historic Women’s Pipeline
WOMEN'S surfing took a huge step forward last weekend at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, when 21-year-old India...
Former Melbourne Victory star launches Torquay soccer school
THE career of former Melbourne Victory player and Socceroo Adrian Leijer has taken him to the United Kingdom, China and South Korea, but his...
Shire confirms newest Australian citizens to the region
ZAMBIAN-BORN Jan Juc resident Mutale Chishimba says becoming an Australian citizen is like being part of a new family. Ms Chishimba was one of 27...
Junior girls cricket program ready for blast-off
GIRLS aged between five and 10 years of age will get the chance this month to learn new ball skills, make friends and get...